"So sorry to hear of Mike's passing. It was good to visit with him at Rose Nelsons funeral. Our deepest sympathy and prayers. God be with you all in the days ahead. "
In loving memory of
Michael Leners
May 9, 2010
Burial will be in St. John's Catholic Cemetery, Bancroft, with military honors conducted by the McKinnon American Legion Post # 377, Bancroft.
Michael Marvin Leners was born July 8, 1932 on the family farm near Algona, son of John Michael and Frances (Fude) Leners. He grew up on a farm near Emmetsburg and attended school in Emmetsburg. Mike then served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict being stationed in Georgia.
Mike was united in marriage to Theresa Heiar on November 18, 1957 at St. John's Catholic Church in Bancroft. They farmed near Graettinger and Ledyard area and settled on the Heiar family farm north of Bancroft.
Mike loved being with his family especially enjoying caring for his grandbabies. He enjoyed traveling, visiting with friends, hunting and fishing. Mike also enjoyed farming and had a fondness for antique tractors. Mike was a member of St. John's Catholic Church, the Catholic Order of Foresters, and the McKinnon American Legion Post # 377 in Bancroft.
Michael Leners died Sunday, May 9, 2010 at his home at the age of 77.
He is survived by wife of 52 years, Theresa, his mother, Frances Leners of Emmetsburg; seven children, David Leners and his wife Dodie of Bettendorf, Marie Hrubes and her husband Gaylord of Buckingham, Carol Miller of Oakfield, WI, Bill Leners and his wife Carolyn of Lakeview, Ken Leners and his wife Kathy of Apple Valley, MN, Agnes Elsbecker and her husband Jay of Gilbert, AZ, and Barb Foertsch and her husband Alan of Clive; 18 grandchildren; and one great-granddaughter. He is also survived by two brothers, Joseph "Bud" Leners and his wife Lavern of Montgomery, TX, and Vince Leners and his wife Mary Ellen of Emmetsburg; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father; a granddaughter, Shannon Elsbecker; a sister, Karen Leners; and two brothers, John and Jim Leners.
Tributes
"Please accept my prayers and Mass remembrances for Mike. I failed to know about his death until after the funeral. My sympathies go out the the whole family, especially his mother. Fr. Tom Geelan"
"Leners Family, So sorry to hear of your loss. I could go on and on about all the memories I have being out on the farm, but I'm sure some... (maybe most)of these memories wouldn't be appropriate to put out there for everyone to see! All kidding aside, each and every one of you have my deepest sympathy.May Mike rest in peace! "
"Dear Theresa, Dave, Marie, Carol, Bill, Ken, Agnes, Barb and families, So sorry to hear of your loss--please know my thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time. Hugs to each of you, Ann Marie"
"Bill, Carolyn and Family, I was sad to hear about the sudden loss of your Father. I hope that many fond memories of him will surround you with love in this trying time. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers. Sending my best. Carolyn's COT Sister, Mary "
"To the family of Michael Leners: I was saddened when I learned of Michael's death. I am sorry for your loss. I last visited with Michael and Therese on July 14, 2009 following a Mass at PARC Hall. Remain steadfast in hope during this trying time."
"To the Lenders Family, My thoughts are with you. COT sister of Carolyn"